A sample letter to deregister children from state schools in England

An example of a letter to use to withdraw a child from a state school in England. If you modify it then make sure you state that your child is currently receiving an education otherwise than at school, or are home educated for it to be valid.

Dear <insert the head teacher's name here>

After careful consideration I have decided to withdraw <insert your child's name here> from school in order to take personal responsibility for their education. Please delete their name from the register in accordance with Education (Pupil Registration) Regulation 8(1)(d) 2006, as they are now receiving education otherwise than at school.
Please will you confirm receipt of this letter and inform us of the date that <insert your child's name here> was removed from the register.

Yours sincerely
<insert your name here>